Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917287220 Official Craftsman tractor ys4500

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Lawn Tractor Ground Drive or Blade Drive Belt, 1/2 x 100-1/2-in (replaces 197253)
#68

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor belt, 1/2 x 101-1/6-in

Part #197253

Replaced by #592855001

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Lawn Tractor 42-in Deck Mulching Blade (replaces 594892701)
#11A

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mulching blade

Part #134149

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Lawn Tractor Self-Tapping Bolt (replaces 173984)
#30

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor bolt

Part #173984

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Lawn Tractor Blade Clutch Cable (replaces 408714, 532435111)
#152

Mower deck diagram

Clutch cable manual with spring

Part #408714

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Lawn Mower Lock Nut, 3/8-in (replaces 409149, 532409148)
Lock nut

Part #73900600

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Lawn Tractor Ignition Switch (replaces 193350)
#30

Electrical diagram

Lawn tractor ignition switch

Part #193350

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Pulley (replaces 197473, 532195945)
#32

Mower deck diagram

Mandrel pulley

Part #197473

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Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Idler Pulley (replaces 532194327)
#50

Ground drive diagram

Lawn tractor ground drive idler pulley (replaces 532194327)

Part #194327

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Lawn Tractor Ring Clip (replaces 5022P, 53212000029, 812000029, 8120000-29)
#8

Steering diagram

Lawn tractor ring clip (replaces 5022p, 53212000029, 812000029, 8120000-29)

Part #12000029

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Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield Hinge Rod (replaces 131491)
#29

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor deflector shield hinge rod

Part #131491

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